Executive Director: Growth, Strategy & Fundraising

Louisville Ballet; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) seeks a Managing Director to serve as its chief administrative and operational executive and co-lead the organization alongside Artistic Director Johamy Morales. This leader will guide financial sustainability, organizational culture, operations, and revenue growth while preparing for a major five-year fundraising campaign.

Key priorities include long‑term budget planning, strengthening systems, expanding earned and contributed revenue, and building strong board

Qualifications

• Senior‑level leadership experience in an organization of similar size and complexity.
• Proven track record in financial management, fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and board relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Artistic Director and Board to advance SCT's mission, strategy, and organizational priorities.
• Lead long‑term financial planning and sustainability for an $8 million operating budget.
• Grow earned and contributed revenue and cultivate major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and government funders.
• Build a healthy, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while strengthening systems and operations.
• Provide leadership for SCT's upcoming major fundraising campaign and facilities improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Board relations

Team leadership

Job description

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) seeks a Managing Director to serve as its chief administrative and operational executive and co-lead the organization alongside Artistic Director Johamy Morales. This leader will guide financial sustainability, organizational culture, operations, and revenue growth while preparing for a major five-year fundraising campaign.

Key priorities include long‑term budget planning, strengthening systems, expanding earned and contributed revenue, and building strong board